There are so many wonderful rituals that we women have in our lives. Things we do to bond, to gossip, to beautify and to relax. All of us deserve to be pampered in whatever way satisfies us the most. My vice - nail polish. Everyone knows my obsession with painting my nails. It calms my nerves, trains my hands to be steady and gives me instant gratification of a job well done. I do it at least twice a week. However, it is always a special treat for me to go to the nail salon.
My favorite part of the experience is perusing the OPI polishes on the wall...You're a Pisa Work, I am Fondue of You, Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow. I mean how does someone get the job to come up with these names?? I have strongly considered a career change, but lack the connections. Ring Ring, Yellow? I am Pinking of You? Yeah, a feeble attempt.
Anyway, the kicker is that it really is never about the color for me, it is always my mood. What am I feeling today? Playful - Strawberry Margarita, Mysterious - Lincoln Park After Dark, Hungry - Mrs. O'Leary's BBQ. Seriously, it’s a color. Bravo OPI, thank you for keeping it interesting and fun!
I am a connoisseur of nail salons. Here is my list of my favorites in various cities I have visited or lived:
Charlotte, North Carolina: Polished is the best salon offering wine, a true nail bar with Sex in the City episodes and the best spa chairs in the city. I actually threw a party at the South Boulevard location and we even signed the wall before leaving!
Washington, DC: I love Vicky's Nails in Georgetown. It is upstairs in a quaint little spot on Wisconsin and the women immediately lift your mood when you walk in! They use hot stones to relax your feet during the pedicures and massage your shoulders while you dry. It is a great place to go while waiting on a table at Café Bonaparte or to relax before a long day of running errands on M Street.
Ft. Collins, Colorado: She She Lounge is a win win! This is my sister’s favorite place in her hometown. For Christmas 2 years ago she treated my mom and I to mani/pedi’s and we had the most fun. They have recliners and two big screens that they will play your choice of chick flicks and girlie shows! They have other great spa treatments and an adorable candy bar so you can take a treat for later.
I am on the hunt for my favorite place in Atlanta, so if anyone would like to join me for pampering and pretty nails be my guest!
Today I am going for a mani/pedi with my mother in honor of Mother's Day and I think I will go with Hot & Spicy from the new Hong Kong line. My mom loves Kennebunk-Port Red, but maybe she will branch out today! Who knew the best accessory could be something you were born with?
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